I wasn't there but I'd be prepared to bet that she absolutely engineered the encounter to suit her agenda and to suit her stance as a campaigning politician.
That said everything, including the official figures, point to there being a problem. Colour does seem to play a part in the chances of being stopped, even when all else is equal.
Self-obsessed people like Dawn Butler who use various issues to further their own career are not very pleasant nor palatable, but we're probably better off with them than without them.
On a more personal note, part of my family is black. When we were/are all out drinking, and admittedly being a pain, it absolutely makes a difference if they are with us. Far more likely to attract attention, and not just from the Police. Landlords can be quicker to offence as well.
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